Popularity
NHL Hitz 2003's popularity has steadily increased despite being over nine years old. Due to its "pick up and play" controls and fluid graphics, many gamers and bars have formed private leagues years since the games release. Uniform league rules include a four goal mercy rule which allows for a more fast-paced and frantic gameplay. With its increasing popularity amongst hardcore gamers and casual gamers, the game has become increasingly difficult to obtain. Used copies of the game found on eBay are becoming increasingly difficult to find and have been steadily increasing in value, although you could get lucky and find it cheap in a used games bin at your local game store.
Because of its overwhelming cult status with gamers and NHL fans alike, Microsoft has made Hitz 2003 backwards compatible with the Xbox 360.
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